Your smile is important. It's one of the first things you notice when you meet someone. A whiter, brighter smile is beautiful - it can help you feel better about yourself and make a memorable impression

Your lifestyle and the aging process can stain and darken your teeth. Many things we do on a regular basis can contribute to stained teeth, such as drinking coffee, tea, cola and red wine or smoking.

Whitening can get your smile looking its best. Non-professional procedures and clinically unproven teeth whitening tips can often lead to unsatisfactory results, you should look for a whitening procedure that is:

Dental veneers (sometimes called porcelain veneers or dental porcelain laminates) are wafer-thin, custom-made shells of tooth-colored materials designed to cover the front surface of teeth to improve your appearance. These shells are bonded to the front of the teeth changing their color, shape, size or length.

Dental veneers can be made from porcelain or from resin composite materials. Porcelain veneers resist stains better than resin veneers and better mimic the light reflecting properties of natural teeth. Resin veneers are thinner and require removal of less of the tooth surface before placement. You will need to discuss the best choice of veneer material for you with your dentist.

Veneers are routinely used to fix:

Teeth that are discolored – either because of root canal treatment; stains from tetracycline or other drugs, excessive fluoride or other causes; or the presence of large resin fillings that have discolored the tooth

Teeth that are worn down

Teeth that are chipped or broken

Teeth that are misaligned, uneven, or irregularly shaped (for example, have craters or bulges in them)

Teeth with gaps between them (to close the space between these teeth)

In just a few visits, you can have a whiter, straighter more youthful smile.

Did you know that...

76% of people are not confident to smile

48% of people judge people by the look of their smile

77% of people believe a great smile helps them psychologically

67% of people feel it helps them romantically

Within 2 visits your Smile Makeover can be acheived. Initially our Cosmetic Dentist will comprehensively assess your smile. Only then you and our Cosmetic Dentist can decide on how best to acheive the Perfect Smile foryou.

As each person is unique our Cosmetic Dentist will assess thoroughly all the factors which create the Perfect smile. These will include face shape, lip shape, gum contour, tooth colour, size and shape

To create your Perfect smile, the most advanced techniques are used to reshape the gum line and rebuild the teeth with porcelain veneers. These are like porcelain fingernails - strong, durable and beautifully custom made by our master ‘Extreme Makeover’ ceramist technician.

What is Cosmetic Dentistry?

Cosmetic dentistry involves applying an artistic eye to smile design, at Elite Dental Practice we combine form, function and aesthetics, taking a holistic approach to your treatment. Whether you want a dazzling "Hollywood smile makeover" or a more conservative look, we can cater to your every need. For some, cosmetic dentistry may involve simply replacing an old metal filling or teeth whitening whereas for others a full mouth reconstruction with dental implants, veneers, crowns, bridgework and gum contouring may be needed to give them the smile of their dreams.

Whatever your requirements, Elite will thoroughly analyse your smile from every angle and discuss all the possible treatment options with you, giving you the opportunity to ask lots of questions. At Elite our mission is to provide an unparalleled level of world-class cosmetic dentistry utilising the latest technology and finest dental materials available.

At Elite Dental Practice we pride ourselves on the care and time that we take with our patients who are considering cosmetic options.

On your initial visit to Elite Dental Practice in Belfast first we will listen to YOU, and address all your needs and concerns. Once we have fully understood your requirements we will assess your smile to ensure that it is suitable for the treatment being considered. We will present all the possible treatment options to you and answer any questions that you may have. A digital image of your possible new smile will be presented to you. Before and after pictures of similar smile problems will be shown to you, to demonstrate what we can achieve. It is important to us that you completely understand every step of your treatment plan and the likely expected results.

We will always present to you a fully itemised breakdown of the costs of your treatment plan. At Elite we don’t want finance to be a barrier to having the smile of your dreams and we offer a range of finance plans to help spread the cost of your treatment over time making it more affordable.

After a treatment plan has been agreed, we will make a 'diagnostic wax-up' - this allows us to make a model of your teeth and to produce a 'trial smile', essential for the proper planning of your smile.

On your next visit we carefully shape your teeth and fit beautiful temporaries to duplicate the 'trial smile'. About 3 days later we will make fine adjustments to these temporaries to ensure that they meet all your desires of shape and colour. Some people want a 'Hollywood Smile' whilst others want a more subtle change. The trial smile allows you to make that important final decision.

On the final visit the your new smile will be fitted and you can leave with the smile you have always desired!

If you are looking for a dentist in Northern Ireland or more specificaly cosmetic dentistry in Northern Ireland then give Elite Dental Practice a call for a FREE cosmetic consultation with Dr Lida Fartash.